Stanton
Come visit and enjoy the scenic beauty of the rolling prairie and river bottom woods. Gaze on the cottonwood and willow trees and envision yourself as one of the early inhabitants who roamed these places before Columbus set foot. Swim, canoe, and fish the Knife and Missouri Rivers as Lewis and Clark may have done. Or, if modern times are more your style, tour one of the local electrical generating stations and coal mines.

The Sakakawea City Park, located on the east side of town next to the Knife River, has primitive campsites and electric hook-ups available. Potable water is located at stations throughout the park also. If you have a self-contained camper, a potable water and dump station is also available. Bring your boat and put in at the park or at the paved boat ramp on the Missouri River 5 minutes southeast of town. Local fish species include Walleye, Northern Pike, Catfish, and "Stick fish". Clean your catch at the cleaning station by the RV dumpsite on the west edge of town.

The kids will enjoy the tennis and basketball courts as well as the multi-use playground at the school, two blocks west of the park. Or, try swimming in the Knife River, which gets fairly warm in the summer months. (Sorry, no lifeguards are available).

There are numerous length hiking trails located at the Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site, located one-half mile north of town. Some are maintained during the winter for cross country skiing too. The Historic Site also has an interpretive center and museum that gives insight to the Hidatsa Indians that once inhabited this scenic place. There are also handicapped accessible trails that lead you to what were once the earth lodge homes of these people.